4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde

Description

4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde is a flavoring ingredient. 4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde can be used as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin E2 suppressor. It has also been indicated that it is useful in reducing facial erythema.

Chemical properties

clear yellow to light brown liquid

Chemical properties

p-Ethoxybenzaldehyde has a sweet, floral, and anise odor and a similar taste

Occurrence

Reported found in black tea

The Uses of 4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde

4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde was used as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin E2 suppressor in skin lightening agents.

What are the applications of Application

4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde is an antiinflammatory compound

Preparation

By ethylation of p-hydroxybenzaldehyde using aluminum chloride catalyst.

Definition

ChEBI: 4-ethoxybenzaldehyde is an aromatic ether.

Synthesis

p-Ethoxybenzaldehyde is synthesized by Ethylation of para-Hydroxybenzaldehyde. This aldehyde, which is very important as an intermediate in the manufacture of many naturally occurring flavor chemicals can be prepared from Phenol plus Hydrocyanic acid plus Hydrochloric acid.

References

Makino, Elizabeth T., et al. "Evaluation of a hydroquinone-free skin brightening product using in vitro inhibition of melanogenesis and clinical reduction of ultraviolet-induced hyperpigmentation." Journal of drugs in dermatology: JDD 12.3 (2013): s16-20.
Draelos, Zoe Diana, and Bryan B. Fuller. "Efficacy of 1% 4‐Ethoxybenzaldehyde in Reducing Facial Erythema." Dermatologic surgery31.s1 (2005): 881-886.
Cadby, P. "Estimating intakes of flavouring substances." (1996): 453-460.